[http://www.imls.gov/applicants/default.aspx '''Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grant Applicants'''] -- Are you interested in applying for an IMLS grant (IMLS is the federal agency that administers grants to libraries and museums across the USA)? The links on this page will help you find the right grant for your institution, and introduce you to the process of applying so you can properly prepare for your application. The [http://www.imls.gov/assets/1/AssetManager/2012_Guide.pdf 2012 Guide to Programs and Opportunities (PDF, 473 KB)] also provides a general overview of all IMLS grant programs.

[http://www.ala.org/offices/wo/woissues/washfunding/grants/grants Grants], a page of '''''ongoing''''' grants available for all types of libraries (public, school, etc), plus other resources, prepared by ALA's Washington Office

[http://www.ala.org/offices/wo/woissues/washfunding/grants/grants Grants], a page of '''''ongoing''''' grants available for all types of libraries (public, school, etc), plus other resources, prepared by ALA's Washington Office

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[http://www.imls.gov/applicants/default.aspx Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grant Applicants] -- Are you interested in applying for an IMLS grant (IMLS is the federal agency that administers grants to libraries and museums across the USA)? The links on this page will help you find the right grant for your institution, and introduce you to the process of applying so you can properly prepare for your application. The [http://www.imls.gov/assets/1/AssetManager/2012_Guide.pdf 2012 Guide to Programs and Opportunities (PDF, 473 KB)] also provides a general overview of all IMLS grant programs.

[http://delicious.com/alalibrary/libgrants Grants for libraries and other educational institutions and community organizations; tips for grantwriters] -- List of links compiled by the ALA Library staff at Delicious.com

[http://delicious.com/alalibrary/libgrants Grants for libraries and other educational institutions and community organizations; tips for grantwriters] -- List of links compiled by the ALA Library staff at Delicious.com

[http://www.at15.com/contests_scholarships/teach Best Buy Teach@15 Award program] - '''The Teach@15 Awards program is currently on a break''' while we work on some enhancements and updates to the program. We're excited about these upcoming changes and we know you will be too! Keep checking back for information on the new program, which will be posted here.

[http://www.ala.org/aasl/aaslawards/beyondwords/disasterrelief Beyond Words: the Dollar General School Library Relief Fund] -- Dollar General, in collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the National Education Association (NEA), is sponsoring a school library disaster relief fund for public school libraries in the states served by Dollar General. The fund will provide grants to public schools whose school library program has been affected by a disaster. Grants are to replace or supplement books, media and/or library equipment in the school library setting. Contact [mailto:beyondwords@ala.org beyondwords@ala.org] if you have any questions or need assistance with your application.

[http://www.ala.org/aasl/aaslawards/beyondwords/disasterrelief Beyond Words: the Dollar General School Library Relief Fund] -- Dollar General, in collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the National Education Association (NEA), is sponsoring a school library disaster relief fund for public school libraries in the states served by Dollar General. The fund will provide grants to public schools whose school library program has been affected by a disaster. Grants are to replace or supplement books, media and/or library equipment in the school library setting. Contact [mailto:beyondwords@ala.org beyondwords@ala.org] if you have any questions or need assistance with your application.

[http://www.at15.com/contests_scholarships/teach Best Buy Teach@15 Award program] - '''The Teach@15 Awards program is currently on a break''' while we work on some enhancements and updates to the program. We're excited about these upcoming changes and we know you will be too! Keep checking back for information on the new program, which will be posted here.

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This page provides references links to information on where grants might be obtained. Grantwriting provides references to books and articles on preparing successful grant applications.

Notes:

a few resources are listed on both pages, as they are links to portals with both tips and resources.

Foundation Center Cooperating Collections. Locations of free funding information centers in libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that provide a core collection of Foundation Center publications and a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grantseekers.

Individual Grant Programs

Grants Specifically for Schools, School Libraries

Beyond Words: the Dollar General School Library Relief Fund -- Dollar General, in collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the National Education Association (NEA), is sponsoring a school library disaster relief fund for public school libraries in the states served by Dollar General. The fund will provide grants to public schools whose school library program has been affected by a disaster. Grants are to replace or supplement books, media and/or library equipment in the school library setting. Contact beyondwords@ala.org if you have any questions or need assistance with your application.

Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation -- The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving the communities we serve through support of public education, community improvement projects and home safety initiatives.

Lowe's Toolbox for Education -- This grant program provides parent groups with financial tools to help improve their children's schools. Grant awards of up to $5,000 support school improvement projects at public schools nationwide.

Best Buy Teach@15 Award program - The Teach@15 Awards program is currently on a break while we work on some enhancements and updates to the program. We're excited about these upcoming changes and we know you will be too! Keep checking back for information on the new program, which will be posted here.